Old Grand Dad 7 Year Old Bottled in Bond Bourbon Whiskey
Old Grand Dad 7 Year Old Bottled in Bond is high-rye bourbon with a pedigree. Aged 7 years and bottled at exactly 100 proof under the Bottled-in-Bond Act — one distillery, one distillation season (Fall 2018) — this 750mL bottle is the second annual release of an expression built for bourbon purists.
The brand dates to 1882, created by Raymond B. Hayden to honor his grandfather Meredith Basil Hayden Sr. (the Beam family acquired it in 1987). It's distilled at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky on a bold high-rye mash bill — 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley — the same recipe behind Old Grand-Dad 114. Bottled-in-bond means it meets the strictest standard in American whiskey: aged at least 4 years, bottled at exactly 100 proof, from a single distillery and season.
Tasting notes
The high rye content drives the profile: cinnamon, clove, and black pepper spice over caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak, with a long, dry, warming finish. At 100 proof it has real presence without harshness — classic bonded bourbon character.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- Bottled in bond — 100 proof, single distillery, single season, 7 years old
- High-rye mash bill (27% rye) for extra spice
- From the Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky
- Outstanding value in whiskey — bonded bourbon at an everyday price
How to serve it
A natural neat or on-the-rocks pour, and a superb cocktail bourbon — the 100 proof and high rye cut through mixers in old fashioneds, Manhattans, and whiskey sours.
Frequently asked questions
What does "bottled in bond" mean?
It's a US government standard from 1897: the whiskey must be aged at least 4 years, bottled at exactly 100 proof, and come from a single distillery and single distillation season.
How old is Old Grand Dad 7 Year Bottled in Bond?
7 years — distilled and barreled in Fall 2018 for this second annual release.
Is it spicy?
Yes — the 27% rye mash bill makes it one of the spicier bonded bourbons, with cinnamon and pepper notes.